Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed that the World Bank is keen to aid smart city and urban development projects in the state of Maharashtra.
He said that he had approached The World Bank to support the government’s ‘Jal Yukt Shivar Abhiyan’ (scheme). This scheme will ensure sustainability of agricultural development and provides irrigation.
The CM had talks with The World Bank Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Mulyani Indrawati at the state secretariat. They also discussed various projects being undertaken by Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) including the Mumbai Metro.
Indrawati told the Chief Minister that, The World Bank is optimistic about supporting the Metro project and is looking forward to invest in long term development projects in the state.
“She also praised the state’s ‘ease of doing business’ policy and expressed keenness in partnering with the government to upgrade Mumbai’s public transport system,” he said.
“I am happy that The World Bank has shown keen interest in supporting smart city and urban development projects,” he added.
Fadnavis thanked the delegation for choosing Maharashtra as part of their India visit.
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